How far is Winthrop, MA from Plymouth, MA?

The driving distance from Winthrop, MA to Plymouth, MA is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.63 mi
01h 05m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.63 mi
Kilometers
73.44 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Winthrop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Winthrop
22.8 mi
00h 32m
To Plymouth
22.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winthrop and Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop and Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Winthrop Street

    809 ft · 16 sec · Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hermon Street

    1925 ft · 59 sec · Hermon Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2367 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Saratoga Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Saratoga Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boardman Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Boardman Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Boardman Street

    2109 ft · 44 sec · Boardman Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto McClellan Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · McClellan Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston

    1275 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    2680 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    28.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

    1311 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Samoset Street

    77 m · 10 sec · Samoset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Samoset Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1029 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop and Plymouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
28.2 mi · 62%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 17%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.57 mi · 3%
I 93
1.01 mi · 2%
Samoset Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Turnpike
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

28.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 32m from Winthrop
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winthrop and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winthrop to Plymouth?

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Winthrop and 22.8 miles from Plymouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winthrop and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.13 km).

Winthrop

#1 Winthrop

City in Massachusetts

Population18,446
Coordinates42.3751000, -70.9828300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Plymouth

#2 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Winthrop (-70.98283, 42.3751)
End: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.80 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $4.49 $7.23 $14.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winthrop and Plymouth. The current time is 08:58:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.